Administrative Assistant

RHA Health Services • Knoxville, TN

11h

About The Position

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! Administrative Assistant assists the Regional Administrator in setup and maintenance of medical and personnel records for a single business location. Provides clerical assistance. Greets the public pleasantly, resolves problem situations. Use resourcefulness in gathering and giving program information. Answers routine inquiries independently. Utilizes proper and effective office practices and procedures. Provides clerical support to the program staff and to effectively utilize office equipment. Individual contributor that relies on direction and explanation from a supervisor. REPORTS TO: Operational/Administrative manager or above. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Advanced Level Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, office equipment, etc.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 15 lbs. and occasionally pull at least 10 lbs.
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating closely with department heads to establish and monitor systems that provide service user or employee information.
• Providing general building maintenance including ordering and maintaining office supplies, operating and maintaining office equipment as needed.
• Performing general office duties including: typing documents, forms and spreadsheets, distributing mail, answering office phones and greeting visitors, reviewing work logs to determine where additional clerical support is needed.
• Providing training and technical support to staff, reviewing, approving, and entering all time sheets and expense report submissions.
• Other clerical duties as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program : to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED